Golden Cider Mop Sauce

I have had BBQ on the brain all day. Montanans don’t shy away from grilling, even in winter. Three feet of snow? No problem. Sub zero temperatures? Who cares. And as if to punctuate my desire to grill, I come home to the neighbors standing in the drive, grilling away complete with mittens and pom-pom topped knit hat.

I was sold.

Which is great because I was gearing up for this week’s broadcast which features BBQ. So why not make this week an impromptu BBQ week here in the mountain country? You know I’m sold.

Nothing better to chase away these winter blahs than with the heat of all things BBQ. And I am going to start with the sunniest thing of all, my favorite mop sauce, the Golden Cider Mop. (BTW, I use my immersion blender a lot and find them a wise investment.) This is a vinegar based mop and if you’ve never used a mop, it helps keep your meat moist and adds layers of flavor. Also, because has a vinegar base and not tomato or sugar base, you won’t have to worry so much about charring the remaining life from your meat. You can use this with a rub or a sauce to finish. It can be used on its own. I just recommend using it.